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Reference Provider Information
Your NameJoseph Dellaporta
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Your TitleAvalanche Forecaster
Company NameNorthwest Avalanche Center/US Forest Service
Type of ReferencePersonal Reference
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Personal Reference Information
Name of person you are referringJustin Gelb
Your relationship to this personFriend/Co-worker
Key descriptorsHelpful, kind, humble.
How would you rate your experience with this person?4-very good
Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with others?3-average
Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work or studies4-very good
Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance5-excellent
What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

Strengths: He can really enjoy and help provide a good skiing experience despite the conditions. He's level-headed and will make safe decisions in the mountain environment. He's very respectful, kind, and open-minded.

Weaknesses: He's initially a little shy and reserved, but he warms up after starting to talk and gets to know the person. I know he's actively working on improving this.

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

Justin's great. He's passionate about snowsports and has a good mountain sense. He's level-headed and doesn't take unnecessary risks. He communicates well in these winter environments and makes a great partner in the backcountry or at the ski area. Justin is one of my go-to ski partners for his humility and ability to make do with the current conditions. I think he would be a great addition to MHM!